When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Literary and Biblical References
- Psalm 147:4 (the title, 10.34, 10.36)
- The Bible (10.32, 10.40)
- Hans Christian Andersen (2.2)
- Hans Christian Andersen, "The Little Mermaid" (2.3)
- Gone With the Wind (4.1, 4.26, 4.29)
- Thor (8.4)
- "Little Red Riding-Hood" (referenced throughout Chapter 14)
Historical References
- World War II, referenced throughout
- The [Danish] Resistance, referenced throughout
- King Christian of Denmark, referenced throughout
- The Nazis, referenced throughout
- Kronborg Castle (6.54)
- G.F. Duckwitz (Afterword.9)
- Kim Malthe-Bruun (Afterword.15-16)
Pop Culture References
- De Frie Danske (The Free Danes) (1.53, 1.54, 16.23)